Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education
by James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:35 pmTamiko Armstead, president and CEO of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, receives the 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education Award from The St. Louis American Foundation. This honoree profile was presented at the 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on October 17, 2026, at St. Louis Union Station Hotel. Video The post Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Dr. Paula Knight | 2026 Stellar Performer in Education
by James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:34 pmDr. Paula Knight, superintendent of the Jennings School District, receives the 2026 Stellar Performer in Education Award from The St. Louis American […]
- Rich McClure | 2026 Champion in Education
by James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:33 pmRichard “Rich” McClure, co-chair of the Ferguson Commission, receives the 2026 Champion in Education Award from The St. Louis American […]
- Dr. Demetrius Adams | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:32 pm
- Dr. Samantha March | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:31 pm
- Carmen Meeks | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm
- Dr. Earleen Patterson | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:29 pm
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.